Allergies and asthma : what every parent needs to know

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Title:

Allergies and asthma : what every parent needs to know

ISBN:

9781581104455

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Elk Grove Village, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011.

Physical Description:

xv, 174 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note:

Rev. ed. of: American Academy of Pediatrics guide to your child's allergies and asthma. New York : Villard Books, 2000.

Contents:

The basics. Allergies and asthma explained ; Determining the problem -- Recognizing and dealing with allergies. Skin allergies ; Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) ; Food allergies ; Killer allergies : anaphylaxis ; Allergy treatments -- Living with asthma. Asthma overview ; Common triggers and how to identify them ; Asthma in infants and toddlers ; Asthma treatments -- Lifestyle, the environment, and asthma. Environmental and lifestyle factors ; Asthma care : more than medication -- Appendixes. A, Hidden food allergens ; B, Allergy and asthma resources ; C, Product information ; D, Glossary.

Subject Term:

Allergy in children.

Allergy in children -- Prevention.

Allergy in children -- Patients -- Care.

Asthma in children.

Asthma in children -- Prevention.

Asthma in children -- Patients -- Care.

Added Author:

Welch, Michael J., 1939-2012

Summary:

A guide to allergies and asthma in children that provides information on skin, food, and seasonal allergies; asthma triggers; treatments; lifestyle factors; and other related topics.

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Allergies and Asthma: What Every Parent Needs to Know is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers trying to cope with the challenges of childhood asthma and allergies. This well-organized guide covers such topics as

* Identifying allergies and asthma
* Preventing attacks
* Minimizing triggers and avoiding allergens
* Choosing medications wisely
* Explaining allergies to young children
* Helping children of all ages manage symptoms
* What to do if a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction or asthma attack occurs

Allergies and Asthma now provides updated information on allergies--including the latest findings on food allergies and treatments--along with new approaches for monitoring asthma control, with expanded recommendations for children. The second edition provides new guidance on medications, new recommendations on patient education in settings beyond the physician's office, and new advice for controlling environmental factors that can cause asthma symptoms.

Author Notes

Michael J. Welch, MD, FAAAAI, FAAP, CPI, is codirector of the Allergy and Asthma Medical Group and Research Center in San Diego, CA, and clinical professor at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Dr Welch earned his medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he later completed an internship and residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in allergy/immunology. Dr Welch is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. He is past president of the San Diego Allergy Society and the California Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He lives in San Diego.

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